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On behalf of the team at Heyman Woodworth, we would like to take this opportunity to send you our warmest wishes for the New Year.

Resourcefulness MattersThe events of recent months have certainly changed the climate for recruitment. As in previous economic downturns a fall in volume has been accompanied by a shift of emphasis. While the headlines are full of news of redundancies and headcount freezes, the underlying reality is that in spite of a net outflow of people, a limited amount of external recruitment is still continuing in many organisations. Requirements relate to vital roles - where business success is directly linked to having exactly the right person in place. Now, more than ever, each individual has to contribute. It is not enough to be an efficient deliverer as the need is for resourceful, versatile individuals with the capacity to identify new solutions and the ability to take sound decisions in difficult circumstances.

Focus on Finding the Right PeopleRecruitment in this climate is an excellent opportunity to raise benchmark quality. The identification, attraction and recruitment of talented individuals, often with rare skill sets, is not straightforward and calls for highly effective recruitment. However, we are aware of feedback from several companies indicating that apparently sophisticated recruitment processes do not always deliver all the predicted benefits. Evidently some systems are operated and measured in ways that result in impressive numbers of average candidates, but few - if any - individuals capable of delivering exceptional performance.

A Differentiated ApproachThis is therefore a good time to remind you about Heyman Woodworth and Cardinal Resourcing – as we provide recruitment consultancy that IS different. We don’t pretend to be the universal answer to all executive recruitment needs, but we are extremely effective niche consultants with a reputation for producing effective and successful candidates.

We are often valued for adding an extra dimension to our clients’ external recruitment activity. We believe this is due to the combination of our approach, with an emphasis on business partnerships that extend well beyond recruitment transactions, our differentiated referral networks and our access to a large pool of capable, high-quality, candidates. We don’t deal in volume, but our approach means we can often succeed in filling ‘one-off’ or ‘difficult’ managerial and executive roles where some other recruitment firms might struggle.

We focus on the ability to deliver outputs, moving beyond the sometimes narrow confines of role and person specifications. As a result, we are able to introduce candidates who, by working in ways that the client organisation will consider appropriate and suitable, do get things done, do make things happen, and do make a difference to overall performance.

Moving ForwardsWe look forward to keeping in touch and – we hope – working with you during 2009. In a rapidly evolving world no organisation ever benefits from standing still and we are confident that we can find the people who can help you move forwards in these demanding times.

Here at Heyman Woodworth we are fully supporting the 2008 Poppy Appeal. We will be wearing the poppy with pride and taking part in Poppy Appeal - related events. We even have a long standing poppy collector and local organiser amongst us so we will be making every effort to ensure that the Poppy Appeal keeps on growing.

With businesses in all sectors experiencing ever more competitive markets, coupled in many cases with increasingly challenging economic conditions, there has never been a greater requirement for organisations to ensure that every role and every person is being used to best effect. The pressures to produce results and exceed targets go on increasing as timescales continue to get shorter.

Here at Heyman Woodworth, we are happy to report that businesses continue to seek out and recruit directors and managers who can be relied upon to deliver successful outcomes, to lead and to manage effectively, and to find innovative ways through difficult and complex problems. Across all sectors the requirements are for versatile, adaptable, high capability individuals with strength and depth in both leadership and management skills. However, the high capability and potential must be seen to come at low risk. It is not enough to have the skills and capabilities to succeed in a role - an organisation will also need to believe that 'success' will be achieved and delivered consistently in ways that are appropriate for the style and culture of the business. A competitive recruitment process (and almost all of them are) will always consider risk as well as return when assessing what candidates have to offer, so a real appreciation of context is vital in comparing achievements, and a well-developed understanding of 'what it takes to achieve results around here' will be an important consideration for both candidates and employers.

As you know, our work spreads across several sectors and covers a range of executive and managerial roles - as well as a smaller number of non-executive appointments. The events of recent months have again confirmed that committed and capable individuals, who have spent at least part of their career in the Forces, are often well-regarded by employers. The challenge comes in ensuring that there is a proper understanding of transferable skills and an appreciation of the true relevance of an individual's experience, both military and commercial, to the opportunity being considered.

At Heyman Woodworth we continue to develop our relationships with client companies and with individuals. We are always keen to keep in touch, so that we can understand how situations are evolving and be aware of potential future developments. It helps us to know if you are happily settled or starting to think about what might come next, so don't wait until there is an urgent need to move on before you bring us up to date. Please do send us a short e-mail with updated contact details so that we know where you are. Naturally, we will also be delighted to hear from you, or your colleagues, if you are looking to recruit additional people.

On behalf of the Heyman Woodworth Team, we would like to send you Seasons Greetings and Warm Wishes for the forthcoming New Year.

The recent move to Dartmouth Street came towards the end of a busy year for Heyman Woodworth. We are now fully settled into our new offices and continue to refine our approach to recruitment consultancy, in line with the evolving requirements of the ex-forces mover and the service leaver in the ever changing job market.

Next year you will see further developments of our business and the way in which we work. These will include:

• Further enhancements to the website. • Regular articles and news bulletins. Perhaps even the odd blog! • Development of the Cardinal Resourcing brand.

Whatever your situation, please continue to keep in touch with us during 2008. It doesn’t matter if you are actively interested in recruiting, or in being recruited. We really do value all of your updates whether to say you are thoroughly enjoying your job and have no intention of moving; that you might be looking; or ‘find me something new’. We are of course always delighted to receive messages to say that you need more ex-forces movers and leavers to join your team.

We have recently moved into better appointed offices. Our lease in Palace Street, Victoria expired and we wanted room to be able to expand, so a move became inevitable. We are still located in the heart of Westminster but can now be found in Dartmouth Street, St James's Park.

BLESMA
[British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association] is a National Charity
for Limbless and Ex-Service Men and women, their dependants and
Widows. The Association promotes the welfare of Ex-Service
individuals from any branch of her Majesty's Forces or Auxiliary
Forces.

2007 marks the 31st annual
running of the JP Morgan Chase Corporate Challenge. This is the
World’s largest corporate road race series that hosts over 200,000
runners from over 7,000 companies at events in 12 cities in six
countries on five continents.